VOICED: Thai PM rejects demonstrators' election ultimatum

VOICED: Thai PM rejects demonstrators' election ultimatum

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The red shirts, a group of protesters in Thailand, are increasing pressure on the government with a large rally in Bangkok. They demand immediate elections, supporting former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a coup. Despite their peaceful approach, the government, led by Prime Minister Abhisit, refuses to dissolve parliament. The protesters remain determined, vowing to continue until their demands are met. Although most protesters are peaceful, some violence occurs, highlighting the tension and urgency of their cause.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary demand of the Red Shirts in their protest against the Thai government?

To increase military spending

Immediate elections

To reduce taxes

To change the national anthem

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who do the Red Shirts support in their protest?

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra

The United Nations

Current Prime Minister Abhisit

The King of Thailand

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Prime Minister Abhisit respond to the protesters' demands?

He agreed to dissolve parliament

He fled the army base in a helicopter

He joined the protest

He called for international intervention

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the protest in terms of violence?

Grenades injured two soldiers

No incidents occurred

The protesters took over the army base

The protest was entirely peaceful

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the intended scale of the protest, and how did it compare to actual attendance?

It was expected to be small, but millions attended

It was a local protest with no national significance

It was a secret protest with no expected attendance

It was called the 'Million Man March,' but attendance was lower